Black Blade Wakizashi

Wakizashi is considered a samurai's side arm and supplemental weapon. It is effective weapon when fighting in confined spaces as typical Japanese dwellings had low ceiling. Samurai warriors often sleep with their wakizashi and carry them even when inside castles, and residences, unlike the katana that they sometimes had to leave to a servant. The use of the wakizashi though was not limited to the samurai as merchants, craftsmen and other individuals sometimes carry it for protection.
The blade is made of folded steel and full tang, the grains of folded steel are clearly visible under the black color film. The handle is wrapped with genuine rayskin and synthetic silk ito. The saya is made of hardwood and wrapped with rattan. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira are made of iron. The sword is well-balanced and assembled tightly, it is fully customizable.

Features:

Folded steel. Full Tang. Clay tempered.
Battle ready, not just a collectible.
Traditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.
Perfect balance, comfortable grip.
Gives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).
Free engraving available.

Black Blade Wakizashi Specification:

Overall Length:	76cm / 30"
Nagasa(Blade):	51cm / 20"
Tsuka(Handle):	21cm / 8.3"
Motohaba(width near habaki):	3.15cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote):	2.3cm
Sori(curve):	1.3cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki):	7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote):	3mm
Blade:	Maru, Folded Steel
Saya Material:	Hardwood
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Iron, 75754mm

Notes for Black Blade Wakizashi:

The display stand and packing box aren't included.
Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
All our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths, the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.